Carrying case for outdoor sporting equipment

ABSTRACT

A carrying case for carrying a collapsible folding chair and a plurality of tubular elements, such as fishing rods, sand spikes, beach umbrellas, shotguns, and the like. The carrying case includes a tubular shaped body having an outer surface, an open end, and a closed end. The tubular shaped body defines an inner chamber designed to accommodate a collapsible folding chair. The outer surface includes a plurality of limited depth pockets proximate to the closed end of the tubular shaped body and a plurality of adjustable straps positioned along the length of the tubular shaped body. The limited depth pockets and the adjustable straps are aligned along the length of the tubular shaped body and the limited depth pockets and the adjustable straps are sized and configured to accommodate and secure the tubular elements being carried.

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Ser. No. 61/777,131, filed on Mar. 12, 2013, thecontents of which are incorporated in this application by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to carrying cases and bags,especially suitable for carrying sporting equipment, including fishingpoles, a collapsible chair, beach umbrella, baseball bats/gloves/balls,shotguns, and like objects.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When visiting the beach, on a fishing trip, going camping, hiking, orotherwise traveling by foot to a remote location, there are a number ofitems a person often needs to carry with them. For example, a personoften brings a collapsible folding chair, one or more fishing poles,sand spikes, beach umbrella, coolers, towels, and the like. Many ofthese items are awkwardly shaped and difficult to carry. Thus, the beachgoer, fisherman, hunter, hiker, camper or sporting event attendee may berequired to make a number of separate trips, potentially over roughterrain, in order to carry all of the gear to the destination.Traditional bags, packs, and carrying cases may only be able toaccommodate a single item, such as the collapsible folding chair, or asmall number of objects. In addition, most carrying cases are not ableto carry disparate objects, such as fishing poles, sand spikes, beachumbrellas or other elongated objects. Thus, there are a number ofdrawbacks with traditional carrying cases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To overcome these and other drawbacks, the present invention provides aspecially designed carrying case able to accommodate a number ofdifferent sized objects, including a large pocket suitable for holding acollapsible folding chair, tackle box, coolers, towels, etc. and aplurality of limited depth pockets and adjustable straps sized toaccommodate one or more tubular elements, such as fishing rods, sandspikes, baseball bats, shotguns, beach umbrellas, and the like. Thus,the avid outdoorsman is able to carry a number of different objects ofdifferent sizes and shapes, including pole or rod shaped elements, to aremote location in a single trip.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a carrying case apparatusfor carrying a plurality of tubular elements includes a tubular bodyhaving an outer surface, an open end, and a closed end. The tubular bodydefines an inner chamber and has a length extending from the open end tothe closed end. The outer surface of the tubular body includes aplurality of limited depth pockets proximate to the closed end of thetubular body and a plurality of adjustable straps positioned along thelength of the tubular body. The plurality of limited depth pockets andthe plurality of adjustable straps are aligned along the length of thetubular body and the plurality of limited depth pockets and theplurality of adjustable straps are sized and configured to accommodateand secure a plurality of tubular elements.

The tubular elements may include, for example, fishing rods, sandspikes, beach umbrellas, baseball bats, shotguns, and the like. Theinner chamber of the tubular body may be sized and configured toaccommodate one, or more, larger objects, such as collapsible foldingchairs, coolers, thermoses, tackle boxes, towels, and the like.

The limited depth pockets are limited in length, i.e., they do notextend along the entire length of the tubular body. The limited depthpockets provide a base area to secure a first end of the tubular element(e.g., the butt of a fishing rod or beach umbrella), or for carryingmiscellaneous sporting equipment (e.g., baseball gloves, balls). Thelimited depth pockets may extend from the closed end to a position lessthan half way along the length of the tubular body. For example, thelimited depth pockets may extend from the closed end to a position abouta third of the length of the tubular body.

The adjustable straps may be made from hook-and-loop fastener, alsocalled Velcro™, an elastic material, or other known fasteners able toadjust and secure the tubular elements of varying width to the carryingcase. The adjustable straps may also include a coupling member to allowthe hook-and-loop fastener to surround at least one of the plurality oftubular elements. A first set of adjustable straps may be positionedproximate to the open end of the tubular body and a second set ofadjustable straps may be positioned approximately centrally along thelength of the tubular body allowing for fastening items of varyinglength.

The carrying case may further include one or more handles or strapsdesigned for a person to carry the case on their shoulder or in theirhand. For example, the carrying case may include an adjustable, paddedshoulder harness affixed along the length of the tubular body. Inaddition, the open end of the tubular body may have an opening which canbe closed and secured via a drawstring closure, for example.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a collapsiblefolding chair and sporting equipment carrying case includes a tubularbody having an outer surface defining a main compartment sized andconfigured to accommodate a collapsible folding chair. The tubular bodyincludes an open end, a closed end, and a longitudinal length defined bythe open end and the closed end. The outer surface includes a pluralityof longitudinal pockets, each longitudinal pocket including an open topand a closed bottom proximate to the closed end of the tubular body.Each longitudinal pocket is sized and configured to receive a firstportion of a tubular element (e.g., to secure the butt of a fishing rod,baseball bat, shotgun, beach umbrella, etc.). The outer surface alsoincludes a plurality of adjustable straps positioned along the length ofthe tubular body and aligned with the plurality of longitudinal pockets.Each adjustable strap is sized and configured to receive and secure asecond portion of the tubular element.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a carryingcase apparatus for carrying at least one tubular element having a firstportion and a second portion includes a tubular body including an outersurface having a first face and a second face and defining a maincompartment sized and configured to accommodate a collapsible foldingchair. The tubular body includes an open end and a closed end and alongitudinal length defined by the open end and the closed end. Thefirst face of the outer surface includes at least first and secondlongitudinal pockets each sized and configured to receive the firstportion of the tubular element and at least first and secondcorresponding adjustable straps aligned with the plurality oflongitudinal pockets, each sized and configured to receive and securethe second portion of the tubular element. The second face of the outersurface includes at least first and second longitudinal pockets eachsized and configured to receive the first portion of the tubular elementand at least first and second corresponding adjustable straps alignedwith the plurality of longitudinal pockets, each sized and configured toreceive and secure the second portion of the tubular element.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary, but are notrestrictive, of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The invention is best understood from the following detailed descriptionwhen read in connection with the accompanying drawing. It is emphasizedthat, according to common practice, the various features of the drawingare not to scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the variousfeatures are arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. Included inthe drawing are the following figures:

FIG. 1 shows a side view of a carrying case without any equipmentaccording to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the carrying case shown in FIG. 1 equippedwith two fishing rods;

FIG. 2A shows a close-up top view of the adjustable strap used in FIG.2;

FIG. 2B shows a close-up side view of the adjustable strap used in FIG.2;

FIG. 2C shows a close-up view of the coupling member used with theadjustable strap in FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2D shows a top view of the carrying case shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 shows the opposite side of the carrying case shown in FIG. 1equipped with two sand spikes of different lengths;

FIG. 3A shows a close-up top view of the adjustable strap used in FIG.3;

FIG. 3B shows a close-up side view of the adjustable strap used in FIG.3;

FIG. 3C shows a close-up view of the coupling member used with theadjustable strap in FIG. 3A;

FIG. 4 depicts a side view of the carrying case shown in FIG. 1 equippedwith two parts of a beach umbrella;

FIG. 5 shows a picture of a side view of a hanging carrying caseaccording to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 shows a picture of an alternate side view of the carrying caseshown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 shows a picture of another alternate side view of the carryingcase shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 shows a picture of another alternate side view of the carryingcase shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 shows a picture of carrying case with sand spikes attached withstraps;

FIG. 10 shows a picture of carrying case with beach umbrella, both topand bottom, attached with straps; and

FIG. 11 shows a picture of carrying case with baseball bat attached withstrap;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a carrying case specifically designed forcarrying a plurality of tubular objects as well as one or more otherpossibly larger objects, such as a collapsible chair.

Referring now to the drawing, in which like reference numbers refer tolike elements throughout the various figures that comprise the drawing,FIG. 1 depicts a carrying case apparatus 1, without equipment or gear,suitable for carrying a plurality of tubular elements. The tubularelements may include, for example, fishing rods 60, sand spikes 70, andbeach umbrellas 80, rifles/shotguns, shovels, baseball bats 90, skipoles, kites, tent poles, or any other tubular-like equipment. FIG. 2depicts a first side or first face of the carrying case apparatus 1holding equipment such as two fishing rods 60, for example. FIG. 3depicts a second side or second face of the carrying case apparatus 1holding equipment such as two sand spikes 70, for example. FIG. 4depicts an alternate view of the first side of the first face of thecarrying case apparatus 1 holding equipment, such as a beach umbrella80. Although described as “tubular” elements herein, these elements maybe of any cross-sectional shape and dimension and need not necessarilybe cylindrical in shape.

The carrying case apparatus 1 includes a tubular shaped body 10 havingan outer surface 16, an open end 12, and a closed end 14. The tubularshaped body 10 defines an inner chamber or main compartment 18 sized andconfigured to hold a large object, such as a collapsible folding chair(not shown). As seen in FIG. 1, the tubular body 10 has a length Lextending from the open end 12 to the closed end 14. The length L of thetubular shaped or tubular body 10 may be of any suitable size, but ispreferably sized to house the one or more objects in the maincompartment 18 (e.g., a collapsible folding chair) and designed tosecure one or more tubular elements. FIG. 2D depicts a top view of thecarrying case apparatus 1 looking down into the open end 12 and into theinner chamber or main compartment 18. The inner chamber or maincompartment 18 of the tubular body 10 may be sized and configured toaccommodate one or more larger objects, such as collapsible foldingchairs, coolers, thermoses, tackle boxes, towels, and like objects,which may be used for fishing, beach activities, camping, hiking,boating, or other outdoors activities.

Although the body shape is described as “tubular,” the tubular body 10may be of any suitable shape, size and configuration, which may be ofany cross-sectional shape and dimension and need not necessarily becylindrical in shape. The tubular body 10 is preferably designed toaccommodate a number of different objects, and in particular, the innerchamber 18 is preferably designed to accommodate a collapsible foldingchair. These collapsible folding chairs are not described in detailherein because they are well known in the art. For example, suitablecollapsible chairs are described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,303,032, No.8,091,962, and No. 7,717,503, which are incorporated by reference hereinin their entirety for all purposes.

The outer surface 16 of the tubular body 10 includes a plurality oflimited depth pockets 20. These pockets 20 are also referred to aslongitudinal pockets 20 herein to describe that the pockets 20 arelongitudinally oriented along the length L of the tubular body 10. Thelimited depth pockets 20 include an open end 22 and a closed end 24. Theopen end 22 is sized and configured to receive one end of a tubularelement (e.g., the butt 66 of the fishing rod 60). The closed end 24 isclosed (e.g., sewn shut) such that the tubular elements are secured andcannot slip through the limited depth pockets 20.

As shown, the limited depth pockets 20 are limited in length, i.e., theydo not extend along the entire length L of the tubular body 10. Thelimited depth pockets 20 provide a base area to secure one end of thetubular element. FIG. 2 depicts the first side or face of the carryingcase apparatus 1 with two fishing rods 60 (one separated into twopieces) where the first end 62 of the fishing rod 60 (e.g., the butt 66of the fishing rod 60) is secured in one of the limited depth pockets20. FIG. 3 depicts the opposite side or second face of the carrying caseapparatus 1 with two sand spikes 70 of varying length with the firstends 72 secured in the limited depth pockets 20. FIG. 4 depicts anumbrella 80 provided in two parts with first ends 82, 82 a secured inthe limited depth pockets 20.

The limited depth pockets 20 may extend any suitable distance along thelength L of the tubular body so long as the pockets 20 are able tosecure a variety of differently sized and shaped objects, such asfishing rods 60 having reels 68. For example, the limited depth pockets20 may extend from the closed end 14 of the tubular body 10 to aposition less than half way along the length L of the tubular body 10.In particular, in one preferred embodiment, the limited depth pockets 20may extend from the closed end 14 of the tubular body 10 to a positionabout a third of the length L or a quarter of the length L of thetubular body 10, for example. The limited depth pockets 20 may be sizedsuch that the open end 22 is positioned beneath the reel 68 of thefishing rod 60, when present. Preferably, the limited depth pockets 20are positioned proximate to the closed end 14 of the tubular body 10,but may also be positioned further away from the closed end 14 of thetubular body 10.

The outer surface 16 of the carrying case apparatus 1 and the pockets 20may be made from any suitable materials known in the art, such astextiles, fabrics, plastic materials, and the like. The outer surface 16may include netting or other breathable materials, water resistant orwater proof materials, or other materials suitable for beach activities,fishing, and camping applications, for example.

The outer surface 16 of the tubular body 10 also includes, as shown inFIG. 1, a plurality of adjustable straps 30 positioned along the lengthL of the tubular body 10. The plurality of adjustable straps 30 aresized and configured to accommodate and secure one or more tubularelements. The adjustable straps 30 may be made from any suitablematerials known in the art to assist as a fastener to releasably securethe tubular elements. The adjustable straps 30 may be made fromhook-and-loop fastener, also called Velcro™, an elastic material, orother known fastener materials able to adjust and secure the tubularelements to the carrying case apparatus 1. Releasable hook-and-loopfasteners typically consist of two components: two lineal fabric stripswhich are attached to the opposing surfaces to be fastened. In thealternative, releasable hook-and-loop fasteners may consist of a singlecomponent: one lineal fabric strip attached at opposing surfaces. Thefirst component features tiny hooks; the second features even smallerand “hairier” loops. When the two components or two portions of a singlestrip are pressed together, the hooks catch in the loops and the twopieces fasten or bind temporarily. As best seen in FIGS. 2C and 3C, theadjustable straps 30 may also include a coupling member 36 to allow thehook-and-loop fastener to surround, and securely hold at least one ofthe plurality of tubular elements when present. The coupling member 36may include any durable releasable connector formed from durablematerials, such as plastic, metal, and the like. The coupling member 36may include D-rings, snaps, clips, clasps, grommets, buttons, buckles,hooks, and the like.

As best seen in FIG. 2A, the adjustable strap 30 may encircle twotubular elements, in this case the fishing rod 60 and a second portion60 a of the fishing rod 60. For example, surf rods 60 may be about 11 to12 feet in length and may come in two pieces. Thus, the rod 60 may beunassembled to be carried in two pieces. Shorter rods 60, for example, 6to 8 feet in length, can also be carried in one or two pieces, which isone reason for the positioning of the multi-level adjustable straps 30.When carrying shorter rods 60, the reel 68 may be much closer to thepocket 20, since the butt 66 of the rods 60 are much shorter than onregular rods 60.

In order to secure the tubular elements, as one example, a first end 32of the adjustable strap 30 may be inserted into an opening in thecoupling member 36, wrapped around or folded over the coupling member36, and secured to a separate portion of the adjustable strap 30, forexample, a “hook portion” may be secured to a “loop portion” of thehook-and-loop fastener. FIG. 2B shows a top view of the adjustable strap30 around the fishing rod 60 and the second portion 60 a of the fishingrod 60. As can be seen in FIG. 2C, a second end 34 of the adjustablestrap 30 may be permanently affixed to the other side of the couplingmember 36, for example. Similarly, FIG. 3A depicts the adjustable strap30 substantially surrounding a single tubular element, namely, sandspike 70 with the first end 32 positioned through an opening in thecoupling member 36 and folded back on itself to secure the sand spike70. FIG. 3B shows a top view adjustable strap 30 around the sand spike70. FIG. 3C shows the second end 34 of the adjustable strap 30, forexample, permanently affixed to the other side of the coupling member36.

The adjustable straps 30 may be positioned at any suitable locationsalong the length L of the tubular body 10 in order to secure tubularelements having varying length. For example, the adjustable straps 30may be positioned proximate to the open end 12 of the tubular body 10 orapproximately centrally along the length L of the tubular body 10.Accordingly to one embodiment, a first set of adjustable straps 30 maybe positioned proximate to the open end 12 of the tubular body 10 and asecond set of adjustable straps 30 may be positioned approximatelycentrally along the length L of the tubular body 10. Although twoadjustable straps 30 are depicted proximate to the open end 12, and twoadjustable straps 30 are depicted approximately centrally along thelength L of the tubular body 10 in FIGS. 1-4, any number or placement ofadjustable straps 30 may be selected based on the size and positioningof the tubular elements. The adjustable straps 30 may be fixed in placeat set positions along the length L of the tubular body 10. For example,the centrally located adjustable straps 30 were selected to not onlyaccommodate shorter tubular elements, such as sand spike 70 in FIG. 3,but also to support heavier elements, such as to support above or belowthe reels 68 on the fishing rods 60 in FIG. 2. In one preferredembodiment, the adjustable straps 30 may be positioned proximate to thereel 68 of the fishing rod 60 when present.

Preferably, the plurality of limited depth pockets 20 and the pluralityof adjustable straps 30 are aligned along the length L of the tubularbody 10. In other words, one limited depth pocket 20 should be alignedwith at least one adjustable strap 30 such that the limited depth pocket20 secures a first end or portion of the tubular element (e.g., end 62of fishing rod 60) and the corresponding adjustable strap 30 secures asecond end or distal portion of the same tubular element (e.g.,centrally and/or closer to end 64 of fishing rod 60).

Depending on the length of the tubular elements, the second ends of thetubular elements may extend to a given length along the length L of thetubular body 10 or may extend past the open end 12 of the tubular body10. For example, FIG. 2 shows the first side or face of the carryingcase apparatus 1 with two fishing rods 60 (one separated into twopieces) where the second end 64 of the fishing rod 60 extends beyond thelength L of the tubular body 10. FIG. 3 depicts the opposite side orsecond face of the carrying case apparatus 1 with first and second sandspikes 70. The shorter sand spike 70 extends only about half way alongthe length L of the tubular body 10 and the second end 74 is secured bythe substantially centrally located adjustable strap 30. The second end74 of the longer sand spike 70 extends past the open end 12 of thetubular body 10 with this longer sand spike 70 being secured by twoadjustable straps 30. It is also possible to see, in FIG. 3, the fishingrods 60 extending above the tubular body 10 from the first face. FIG. 4depicts an umbrella 80 provided in two parts with second ends 84, 84 aextending past the open end 12 of the tubular body 10. Although certainlengths are depicted for the fishing rods 60, sand spikes 70, and beachumbrella 80, these tubular elements may be of any length and dimensionknown in the art.

The carrying case apparatus 1 may further include, as shown in FIG. 1,one or more handles 44 or straps or harness 40 designed for a person tocarry the apparatus 1 on their shoulder or in their hand. For example,the carrying case apparatus 1 may include an adjustable, padded shoulderharness 40 or a dual harness (not shown) affixed along the length L ofthe tubular body 10. The shoulder harness 40 may be affixed using one ormore fasteners 42 known in the art. The shoulder harness 40 may beattached to and extend along the length L of the tubular body 10. Theshoulder harness 40 preferably has a length to allow the carrying caseapparatus 1 to be slung over a person's shoulder or back. For example, asuitable harness 40 is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,152,342, which isincorporated by reference herein in its entirety for all purposes. Inaddition, the open end 12 of the tubular body 10 may have an openingwhich can be closed and secured with a closure or fastener, such as azipper, snaps, or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the opening maybe reversibly closed via a drawstring closure 46, for example. FIGS. 5-8provide four alternative views of the carrying case apparatus 1 and theelements described in detail herein.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a collapsiblefolding chair and sporting equipment carrying case includes the tubularbody 10 having the outer surface 16 defining the main compartment 18sized and configured to accommodate a collapsible folding chair. Thetubular body 10 includes the open end 12, the closed end 14, and thelongitudinal length L defined by the open end 12 and the closed end 14.The outer surface 16 includes one or more longitudinal pockets 20, eachlongitudinal pocket 20 including the open top 22 and the closed bottom24 proximate to the closed end 14 of the tubular body 10. Eachlongitudinal pocket 20 is sized and configured to receive a firstportion of a tubular element (e.g., to secure the butt 66 of the fishingrod 60). The outer surface 16 also includes one or more adjustablestraps 30 positioned along the length L of the tubular body 10 andaligned with the plurality of longitudinal pockets 20. Each adjustablestrap 30 is sized and configured to receive and secure a second portionof the tubular element (e.g., above or below the reel 68 of the fishingrod 60 or at another suitable location along the fishing rod 60).

Although illustrated and described above with reference to certainspecific embodiments and examples, the present invention is neverthelessnot intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, variousmodifications may be made in the details within the scope and range ofequivalents of the claims and without departing from the spirit of theinvention. It is expressly intended, for example, that all rangesbroadly recited in this document include within their scope all narrowerranges which fall within the broader ranges. In addition, features ofone embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment.

What is claimed is:
 1. A carrying case apparatus for carrying aplurality of tubular and non-tubular elements as described in thespecification of this application.
 2. A carrying case apparatus forcarrying a plurality of tubular elements, the carrying case apparatuscomprising: a tubular shaped body having an outer surface, an open end,and a closed end, the tubular shaped body defining an inner chamber andhaving a length extending from the open end to the closed end, the outersurface comprising a plurality of limited depth pockets proximate to theclosed end of the tubular shaped body and a plurality of adjustablestraps positioned along the length of the tubular shaped body, whereinthe plurality of limited depth pockets and the plurality of adjustablestraps are aligned along the length of the tubular shaped body and theplurality of limited depth pockets and the plurality of adjustablestraps are sized and configured to accommodate and secure a plurality oftubular elements.
 3. The carrying case apparatus of claim 2, wherein thetubular elements are selected from the group consisting of fishing rods,sand spikes, beach umbrellas, rifles, shotguns, baseball bats, skipoles, kites, and tent poles.
 4. The carrying case apparatus of claim 2,wherein the inner chamber is sized and configured to accommodate atleast one of collapsible folding chairs, coolers, thermoses, tackleboxes, and towels.
 5. The carrying case apparatus of claim 2, whereinthe adjustable straps comprise hook-and-loop fastener.
 6. The carryingcase apparatus of claim 5, wherein the adjustable straps comprise acoupling member to allow the hook-and-loop fastener to surround at leastone of the plurality of tubular elements.
 7. The carrying case apparatusof claim 2, wherein the adjustable straps comprise an elastic fastener.8. The carrying case apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality oflimited depth pockets extend from the closed end to a position less thanhalf way along the length of the tubular shaped body.
 9. The carryingcase apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality of adjustable strapsare positioned proximate to the open end of the tubular shaped body. 10.The carrying case apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality ofadjustable straps are positioned approximately centrally along thelength of the tubular shaped body.
 11. The carrying case apparatus ofclaim 2 further comprising an adjustable, padded shoulder harnessaffixed along the length of the tubular shaped body.
 12. The carryingcase apparatus of claim 2, wherein the open end of the tubular bodydefines an opening and comprises a drawstring closure.
 13. A collapsiblefolding chair and sporting equipment carrying case comprising: a tubularbody having an outer surface defining a main compartment sized andconfigured to accommodate a collapsible folding chair, the tubular bodyhaving an open end, a closed end, and a longitudinal length defined bythe open end and the closed end, the outer surface comprising aplurality of longitudinal pockets, each longitudinal pocket including anopen top and a closed bottom proximate to the closed end of the tubularbody, wherein each longitudinal pocket is sized and configured toreceive a first portion of a tubular element, the outer surface furthercomprising a plurality of adjustable straps positioned along the lengthof the tubular body and aligned with the plurality of longitudinalpockets, wherein each adjustable strap is sized and configured toreceive and secure a second portion of the tubular element.
 14. Thecollapsible folding chair and sporting equipment carrying case of claim13, wherein the tubular element is a fishing rod having a butt and areel.
 15. The collapsible folding chair and sporting equipment carryingcase of claim 14, wherein the plurality of longitudinal pockets have alimited depth sized to secure the butt of the fishing rod.
 16. Thecollapsible folding chair and sporting equipment carrying case of claim14, wherein the plurality of longitudinal pockets have a limited depthsuch that the plurality of pockets are sized to be positioned beneaththe reel of the fishing rod.
 17. The collapsible folding chair andsporting equipment carrying case of claim 13, wherein a subset of theplurality of adjustable straps are positioned proximate to the reel ofthe fishing rod.
 18. The collapsible folding chair and sportingequipment carrying case of claim 13, wherein a subset of the pluralityof adjustable straps are positioned proximate to the open end of thetubular body.
 19. A carrying case apparatus for carrying at least onetubular element having a first portion and a second portion, thecarrying case apparatus comprising: a tubular body including an outersurface having a first face and a second face and defining a maincompartment sized and configured to accommodate a collapsible foldingchair, the tubular body including an open end and a closed end and alongitudinal length defined by the open end and the closed end, thefirst face of the outer surface comprising at least first and secondlongitudinal pockets each sized and configured to receive the firstportion of the tubular element and at least first and secondcorresponding adjustable straps aligned with the plurality oflongitudinal pockets, each sized and configured to receive and securethe second portion of the tubular element, the second face of the outersurface comprising at least first and second longitudinal pockets eachsized and configured to receive the first portion of the tubular elementand at least first and second corresponding adjustable straps alignedwith the plurality of longitudinal pockets, each sized and configured toreceive and secure the second portion of the tubular element.
 20. Thecarrying case apparatus of claim 19, wherein the plurality of adjustablestraps are positioned proximate to the open end and substantiallycentrally along the longitudinal length of the tubular body, and whereinthe adjustable straps comprise elastic hook-and-loop fasteners orrelated fastening device.